Carex brunnea 'Jenneke' (v)

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greater brown sedge 'Jenneke'

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A compact variegated sedge with pale/creamy yellow leaves edged in dark green. Growing in a clump to 40cm high and 30cm wide, it grows best in moist, partially shaded soil.

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Poorly–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H4

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Cyperaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
Genus
Carex can be deciduous or evergreen, rhizomatous or tufted perennials, with triangular stems bearing linear or strap-shaped leaves and short or long spikes of tiny green or brown flowers
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Although it tolerates full sun, it performs better in moist soil that is partially shaded. Benefits from a compost mulch in spring. Can be semi-evergreen in the coldest edges of its range

Propagation

Propagate by division or by seed sown in cold frames

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Gravel garden
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Low Maintenance
  • Ground cover
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

No pruning required. Remove dead or faded foliage in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free